Windows Phone 7 on HD2 update coming in March?
A Tuesday Twitter update aims to assuage rumors floating around the net regarding an HTC HD2 handset allegedly running the recently announced Windows Phone 7. Believed to originate from Microsoft itself, the Twitter update hints that more information on the handset running on the new OS may arrive sometime in March. WP7 will bring many upgrades compared to its predecessor, WM6.5, including multi-touch support and a Zune-like interface, among many other more modest improvements.
HTC had said last year that the HD2 is its only handset that will qualify for upgrading to the next-generation Windows Mobile operating system. This is likely due to its fast 1GHz CPU and high resolution capacitive touchscreen, both of which are necessary to meet Microsoft's requirements. Any updates won't appear until closer to the end of the year.
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i want the Windows 7 =)
damn ... i want it so much )
Yawn.
There will "apparently" be an "official" message from HTC that is "allegedly" a response to many questions about WM7 being available on the HD2, when it comes out in December. Since HTC have said nothing more than "we're making an announcement in March", it could be anything to do with anything and I think we should just all speculate and assume that the HD2 will have WM7 in March. Ah mate - you beat me to it.
Incidentally, you mention "Microsoft's requirements". You've never read them - ever. They've not been released. There are rumours all over the internet that are as believable as "fake moon landings" and Bush planning 911.
It's this simple. A WP7S phone must have 3 and only 3 buttons. Any phone with more or less than 3 does not qualify as a WP7S phone and so will never get an official WP7S software upgrade.
Count the buttons on the HD2.
I have a leaked WM7 beta rom on my HD2. Using it right now....who wants a dump of this uber rom?
lude219 said:
I have a leaked WM7 beta rom on my HD2. Using it right now....who wants a dump of this uber rom?
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lol, you wish
lude219 said:
I have a leaked WM7 beta rom on my HD2. Using it right now....who wants a dump of this uber rom?
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Booooooring. Mate - d'you want a copy of WM9 off of my HD3?
lude219 said:
I have a leaked WM7 beta rom on my HD2. Using it right now....who wants a dump of this uber rom?
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if you have it post it or make a video
hoss_n2 said:
if you have it post it or make a video
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lol
Moandal said:
It's this simple ... with more or less than 3 does not qualify ... Count the buttons on the HD2.
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Put a sticker on 2 buttons with note "don't touch this" and HD2 will not have more or less than 3 buttons How simple it that
Two buttons will not be used by firmware, that's all. Another point is if the update will be delivered There are so many rumors, let's wait till the end of the month and we will know for sure
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if you have it post it or make a video
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I will..I can't post anything until HTC or MS announces it for the HD2 in a few weeks A guy in-the-know told me that it'll come out this summer!! OMGZORZ!!
stay tuned guys,
xoxoxoxo
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I will..I can't post anything until HTC or MS announces it for the HD2 in a few weeks A guy in-the-know told me that it'll come out this summer!! OMGZORZ!!
stay tuned guys,
xoxoxoxo
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why you will wait ( and it will come out this summer for what )
Because i'm not supposed to spoil it until after they've announced it, or else ill be in deep doo doo
You'll find more copies of WM7 coming out this summer!1 Yup you heard it here first!!
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Because i'm not supposed to spoil it until after they've announced it, or else ill be in deep doo doo
You'll find more copies of WM7 coming out this summer!1 Yup you heard it here first!!
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finally do you think we will get it official
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finally do you think we will get it official
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No. We will not. I don't think this.
Moandal said:
It's this simple. A WP7S phone must have 3 and only 3 buttons. Any phone with more or less than 3 does not qualify as a WP7S phone and so will never get an official WP7S software upgrade.
Count the buttons on the HD2.
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Not true? The LG device shown on the Engadget show last Saturday had the 3 required buttons + a camera button, volume control buttons and a power button.
The requirement is to have AT LEAST these 3 buttons: Back, Windows (home, whatever) and Search. You can add whatever you want to that.
Link
lude219 said:
Because i'm not supposed to spoil it until after they've announced it, or else ill be in deep doo doo
You'll find more copies of WM7 coming out this summer!1 Yup you heard it here first!!
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Ha, I figure you're trolling, but you're not that far away from me. Excuse to swing by OC if you will Let me stop by and demand proof/obtain WP7
Lucky lucky Lude .
As for the the button debacle, I'd like to think it it 'at least 3 buttons' (being start, back and search) but it is probably 'only 3 front facing buttons'. This is to probably give all Windows Phones a distinctive, unified look.
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Rumors or not winmo7 will reach hd2.
some interesting news here
Doesn't look like it will be coming officially then
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Care News and Headlines: 03-17
Android 2.1 platform for Hero and Moment
Specialists: All
Customers: All
What you need to know:
With all the anticipation of Nexus One joining the Sprint Android family of great devices, customers with the HTC Heroand the Samsung Momentwith Googlemay wonder about the Android 2.1 platform that supports Nexus One.
What you need to do:
We know that technology has enabled greater productivity and spontaneity in our lives, and because of this we have become very dependent on staying connected. Customers don only expect more from their wireless phones -- they demand it.
Let your customers know we are actively working on having the Android 2.1 platform available to our Hero and Moment customers over the coming weeks.
Look for more information coming in April about Android 2.1 platform for Hero and Moment.
And dont forget:
The HTC Hero and the Samsung Moment with Google are superior devices.
Sprint is the only national U.S. carrier to offer HTC Hero, and it picked up top honors as Best Mobile Handset at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
About.com readers have also nominated HTC Hero as their favorite smartphone for the 2010 Reader Choice Awards.
doesent suprise me thats why i just went back to old trusty 1.5 and going to try to block 2.1 outta my head cause im gonna die of high blood bressure waiting for it to officially drop
good thing 99% of my customers dont know wtf 2.1 is anyways lol.
It's not as if these new 2.1 ROMs up on this board are totally useless.
These new builds are stable enough for everyday use and aren't that different than what the official 2.1 will provide.
The jump we've made in just the last week is far bigger than the difference that the official ROM is going to give us.
yea i use 2.0b i love it! screw sprint lets go xda! lol were just basically missing the friend update thingy from these builds pretty much nothing more i believe.
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yea i use 2.0b i love it! screw sprint lets go xda! lol were just basically missing the friend update thingy from these builds pretty much nothing more i believe.
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give us a screen shot of that memo if you could please
702DROID said:
give us a screen shot of that memo if you could please
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I'll second that. Would love a screengrab or some other validation of this.
I don't see any point, as the update will come out when it comes......
dammit the file tyoe is 104 kb and it doesnt let me upload any ideas? i dont have ms paint to screen print and copy paste, so i did it on ms word.???
How do you not have paint?
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i dont have ms paint so this is as good as it gets.
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If you hit 'shift-prtscr' you can then open a post here and hit 'ctrl-v' to paste it.
chfields said:
I don't see any point, as the update will come out when it comes......
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Just for curiosity (atleast for me) is what the point is.
The the best reply yet!!
I don't see any point, as the update will come out when it comes......
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702DROID said:
give us a screen shot of that memo if you could please
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I wonder if the official memo has all the grammatical errors as well!
yea i figured out how to get paint but the file size with paint is 915 and this forum only allows 14kb no go
Joecrack305 said:
yea i figured out how to get paint but the file size with paint is 915 and this forum only allows 14kb no go
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Upload it to imageshack.
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i've said countless times before i work at sprint but you guys didnt get this from me lol. so the guy who said march 26th or whatever yea thats a big no no they dont even know when its going to get released yet.
Care News and Headlines: 03-17
Android 2.1 platform for Hero and Moment
Specialists: All
Customers: All
What you need to know:
With all the anticipation of Nexus One joining the Sprint Android family of great devices, customers with the HTC Heroand the Samsung Momentwith Googlemay wonder about the Android 2.1 platform that supports Nexus One.
What you need to do:
We know that technology has enabled greater productivity and spontaneity in our lives, and because of this we have become very dependent on staying connected. Customers don only expect more from their wireless phones -- they demand it.
Let your customers know we are actively working on having the Android 2.1 platform available to our Hero and Moment customers over the coming weeks.
Look for more information coming in April about Android 2.1 platform for Hero and Moment.
And dont forget:
The HTC Hero and the Samsung Moment with Google are superior devices.
Sprint is the only national U.S. carrier to offer HTC Hero, and it picked up top honors as Best Mobile Handset at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
About.com readers have also nominated HTC Hero as their favorite smartphone for the 2010 Reader Choice Awards.
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Lots of forgotten spaces :O
Joecrack305 said:
yea i figured out how to get paint but the file size with paint is 915 and this forum only allows 14kb no go
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email it to me [email protected]
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email it to me [email protected]
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Email sent
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Email sent
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"Official leak" Sprint HTC Hero getting update on April 9th, is it Android 2.1 ?
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-htc-hero-getting-android-21-april-9th
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Cant wait for this to come out
Not even sure that came from Sprint. It is just a random shot of a "memo". I will not buy into it. It would be nice tho.
from the comments:
I spoke with sprint customer service today b/c my MMS stopped working after I updated the PRL today and they said there would be a maintenance release on april 9th to fix the MMS issue, but it was not the 2.1 update. So don't get your hopes up. --- Submitted by repinphilly247 on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 18:52.
so it may have nothing to do with 2.1 at all...
we shall see, I'm not dying over this, there's only a few small nagging issues left over in the 2.1 roms we already have.
i dont think its 2.1
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there's only a few small nagging issues left over in the 2.1 roms we already have.
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Actually, none of the issues that are bugging me with DC are rumored to be fixed in the official update anyway, as far as I've heard.
I could get excited about it if they fix Gmail or have live wallpapers working with Sense, though.
It specifically says tentatively April 9 which means that could change. I am sure they are still running tests and when its good, which they hope by April 9, then it will be released.
If you read more than just "Hero" and "Update" on the picture you linked...
It says
"Unable to download picture notifications.
HTC HERO
Fix will be part of the maintenance release scheduled for 04/19/10. Tickets are not needed for these picture mail issues."
Pay attention and stop posting random dumbness..
This is an internal service memo... The update will be released and announced.. Be patient
azyouthinkeyeiz said:
If you read more than just "Hero" and "Update" on the picture you linked...
It says
"Unable to download picture notifications.
HTC HERO
Fix will be part of the maintenance release scheduled for 04/19/10. Tickets are not needed for these picture mail issues."
Pay attention and stop posting random dumbness..
This is an internal service memo... The update will be released and announced.. Be patient
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Everyone is entitled to their own opinion of what this could be, and is no way random dumbness.
I firmly believe this is not 2.1, but the only way to find out is to wait until 4/9.
Thanks for the post, and heres to hoping this is INDEED 2.1!
i dont know officially if it is 2.1, but internally all our updates are called "maintenance releases", no matter how big or small they may be. hell, the other day the tp2 went from 6.1 to 6.5 and we billed it as a maintenance release. but imho, this is 2.1.
I wouldn't think they would call 2.1 a "maintenance" release.
i work there you big dummy. if we called wm6.1 to 6.5, how can you be sure? webos 1.3.5 to 1.4 was also a sprint "maintenance release". just be happy with that answer... and just be glad you dont have a moto droid, lol
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i work there you big dummy. if we called wm6.1 to 6.5, how can you be sure? webos 1.3.5 to 1.4 was also a sprint "maintenance release". just be happy with that answer... and just be glad you dont have a moto droid, lol
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i agree with you but also it does clearly state what it fixes. so idk im iffy to get my hopes up. i dont think it is 2.1
that document contained errors and had been revised. The official word is still coming soon... the version must go thru testing no need in releasing it only to have to issue another update after a week or so right
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i dont know officially if it is 2.1, but internally all our updates are called "maintenance releases", no matter how big or small they may be. hell, the other day the tp2 went from 6.1 to 6.5 and we billed it as a maintenance release. but imho, this is 2.1.
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Are you friends with the other Sprint employees here who swore they had inside info and the 2.1 update was coming Feb 22nd and then today March 26th?
So...
I am digging this out of death, so that I can tell you guys, that if you read my earlier post in this thread, the reality is the exact opposite....
... that's all you get.
well that's good news!
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So...
I am digging this out of death, so that I can tell you guys, that if you read my earlier post in this thread, the reality is the exact opposite....
... that's all you get.
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So... it won't be released or announced?
i heard april 26th for 2.1........
maybe we are getting an updated radio on the 6th?
Let´s see if HTC can surprise us
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This mysterious invitation just popped up in our inbox, asking us to "come see what HTC has dreamt up 15 September." Could this be the fabled Vision or Desire HD? UPDATED
The use of the word "dreamt" intrigues me, not least because their first Android phone (in fact, the first-ever Android phone, period) was called the Dream. Or the G1, when sold exclusively at T-Mobile.
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Here's hoping for something for osme updated internals. htc is lagging behind right now.
and a large screen (4") with a .... for the love of beer .... a KEYBOARD!!!
Damn you HTC! HD2 Rocks but typing SUCKS (even with swype)
Completely agree!
Monty Burns said:
and a large screen (4") with a .... for the love of beer .... a KEYBOARD!!!
Damn you HTC! HD2 Rocks but typing SUCKS (even with swype)
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wake me up!! coz im dreaming for a dual sim or multiple sim HTC phone!zzzzzzz.........
Something like the Tosh K01 would be good but sadly (and i do mean that) running Android instead of Winmo. I don't want to keep throwing money away by buying WinMo apps.
I also hope the K01 specs on PDADB are out of date as it only has a 3.2mp camera and no HD capture (obviously). It does however have a 4.1" screen and a qwerty keyboard! YAY!
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Completely agree!
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and the (small) hope continues..... only available in the US at the moment and the HD video recording needs serious work but..... the right direction still Samsung 4G Epic
thinner faster, more useable touch screen phone hopefully with a keyboard... another itm that i'll want and cant afford!
I think this is going to be a Windows Mobile phone announced on the 15th. Plus the G2 is going to be an American phone first.
MLIGN said:
I think this is going to be a Windows Mobile phone announced on the 15th. Plus the G2 is going to be an American phone first.
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the G1 signified Google, right?
why in the hell would the "G2" be a winmo phone?
He means the announcement will be about a Win 7 phone and not the G2 at all.
A very good friend of mine ownes a tmobile store and he did say a 2 gig phone is coming that is going to have a slide keypad but was not sure about android or windows!
Well if this phone is European it wont be sold running Windows Phone 7 till October 15th and in the US till mid November, One of my friends is the Head PM for Windows Phone 7 I confirmed the release dates the other day
Captainkrtek said:
Well if this phone is European it wont be sold running Windows Phone 7 till October 15th and in the US till mid November, One of my friends is the Head PM for Windows Phone 7 I confirmed the release dates the other day
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This is a nice phone. I wonder when is it coming here in Asia?
Many thanks
rdelsol said:
This is a nice phone. I wonder when is it coming here in Asia?
Many thanks
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I don't see any stats/config details in this thread, what is a nice phone? What are you basing this on and where do you get this "nice phone" information?
Monty Burns said:
I don't see any stats/config details in this thread, what is a nice phone? What are you basing this on and where do you get this "nice phone" information?
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I was just asking. If you dont like it that is ur problem.
rdelsol said:
I was just asking. If you dont like it that is ur problem.
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So was i! What's "a nice phone"?.... what stats/config data have you seen???
Monty Burns said:
I don't see any stats/config details in this thread, what is a nice phone? What are you basing this on and where do you get this "nice phone" information?
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bitter1 said:
He means the announcement will be about a Win 7 phone and not the G2 at all.
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I have seen the specs sir that is why I said it is a nice phone. I wont say for nothing.
rdelsol said:
I have since the specs sir that is why I said it is a nice phone. I wont say for nothing.
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..... any chance of a link?
Monty Burns said:
..... any chance of a link?
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http://htcpedia.com/news/Stylish-Images-of-the-HTC-G2.html
Every morning I do a quick search of the interwebs to check for new ROM leaks - so I search "Epic" "Froyo" "DL11" "DL15" etc.
I just googled "Epic Froyo DL15" and THIS was the third result. It looks like an unfinished FAQ for a DL15 update.
http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=559&AT_ID=356773
Discuss.
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Man, I just wish they'd hurry up and release it already.
Btw, look at the date on that thing, its from the 15th of December lol.
Good finding!
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JSarella said:
Man, I just wish they'd hurry up and release it already.
Btw, look at the date on that thing, its from the 15th of December lol.
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So after more than a week, Samsung still hasn't completed this simple FAQ, no wonder it's taking them so long to get FroYo out.
I don't see why they wouldn't push out the latest version. Average person isn't going to want to flash again a week later for minor fixes.
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So after more than a week, Samsung still hasn't completed this simple FAQ, no wonder it's taking them so long to get FroYo out.
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Samsung finished with froyo about a month and a half to two months ago and publicly announced that they gave the build to carriers, its been sprint that has been taking forever to do their modifications to it and then release it
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This is very interesting, indeed.
Sh0wNuF said:
Samsung finished with froyo about a month and a half to two months ago and publicly announced that they gave the build to carriers, its been sprint that has been taking forever to do their modifications to it and then release it
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Right, I know Sprint also has a hand in this. But Samsung really hasn't released one that doesn't fry your memory chip and/or brick your phone.
DeltaTL6 said:
Right, I know Sprint also has a hand in this. But Samsung really hasn't released one that doesn't fry your memory chip and/or brick your phone.
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What are you talking about? Samsung wouldn't publicly release something that messes up your phone and they can't release an OS straight to our phones anyways, it has to go through the carrier before its released
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DeltaTL6 said:
Right, I know Sprint also has a hand in this. But Samsung really hasn't released one that doesn't fry your memory chip and/or brick your phone.
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umm..yes they have...the i9000 upgraded fine..the issues you speak of are of Canadian vibrants..
Looks like it will miss the december window all together....so now that's 4 months late with every month suppose to see a release...at this rate we will get gingerbread by 2012
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Looks like it will miss the december window all together....so now that's 4 months late with every month suppose to see a release...at this rate we will get gingerbread by 2012
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Lol I think you're right....
Sent from my Epic
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Looks like it will miss the december window all together....so now that's 4 months late with every month suppose to see a release...at this rate we will get gingerbread by 2012
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I agree; let's just hope it gets updated before the world blows up then lol.
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I agree; let's just hope it gets updated before the world blows up then lol.
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release will be on 12/20/2012 giving us just one day to play with it....
This is really the only reason I miss the evo...atleast the coorperate devs t htc and sprint rolled out updates...they have gotten 3 updates while we are still stuck on di18
I have to be honest, I'm really reconsidering buy this thing. The evo can be modified in all kinds of ways, and it gets updates from Sprint/HTC in a much more timely fashion.
Samsung and Sprint doesn't seem to give a crap about the Epic for some reason, I'm not sure why since Sammy has sold close to 10 million of these galaxy s phones. I mean if you don't support these devices and provide timely updates, I don't see people being repeat customers of Samsung.
This has been my first non HTC smartphone, and frankly its looking to be my last, its a shame too, the hardware itself is terrific.
http://briefmobile.com/samsung-epic-4g-no-android-2-2-froyo-update-on-1226
Read that ^
Whosdaman said:
http://briefmobile.com/samsung-epic-4g-no-android-2-2-froyo-update-on-1226
Read that ^
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We're at dl19. Not dl15
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well thats good if we are at dl19 instead of dl15
as long as they are actively working on it and making improvments, I am ok with the wait.
nice find
JSarella said:
I have to be honest, I'm really reconsidering buy this thing. The evo can be modified in all kinds of ways, and it gets updates from Sprint/HTC in a much more timely fashion.
Samsung and Sprint doesn't seem to give a crap about the Epic for some reason, I'm not sure why since Sammy has sold close to 10 million of these galaxy s phones. I mean if you don't support these devices and provide timely updates, I don't see people being repeat customers of Samsung.
This has been my first non HTC smartphone, and frankly its looking to be my last, its a shame too, the hardware itself is terrific.
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It's not that they don't give a crap about it. Froyo was designed on and optimized for a different processor and file system. For whatever reason, Samsung insists on using their own file system, which means they basically have to port Froyo to work with their specs. In addition, a company that only makes phones and pda's like HTC, can concentrate 100% of their resources on those products. While Samsung is making microwaves, TV's, Cameras, and whatever else, so they prioritize a little differently.
hayabusa1300cc said:
well thats good if we are at dl19 instead of dl15
as long as they are actively working on it and making improvments, I am ok with the wait.
nice find
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There comes a point though when they have to actually release something. Would you still be ok with the wait if they decide to start working on build DL21 and then move on to DL24, etc... and not release a damn thing in the mean while?
This is just freaking ridiculous. We were promised before the end of the year we would have Froyo and it seems that is not going to happen now.
I've been finding a bunch of posts regarding when the Razr HD will be getting KitKat. We have been waiting a while, so I figured I'd make a tracking thread so everyone can know when KitKat is finally released.
The last piece of information we have really gotten came from David Schuster, senior director at Motorola Mobility in Illinois.
This post alone sparked a great many Android articles... Needlessly so, IMO
One G+ post fed:
Android Central
Into Mobile
Softpedia
Phone Arena
DroidLife
Seems I'm not the only one starving for some news.
me too I'd like to know when we'll receive kitkat...a question, i'm from Italy but i purchased my razr hd in Uk.
My version is 98.21.22003.xt925.CEE-Retail.en.EU..Will I receive the upgrade as well or the release is only for Verizon users?
David Schuster did say a couple of days ago that the "M and HD are in Verizon labs currently". And that "Labs" can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.
It's in the same Google+ post linked in the OP. It's toward the bottom of the comments.
Mr Endiadi said:
me too I'd like to know when we'll receive kitkat...a question, i'm from Italy but i purchased my razr hd in Uk.
My version is 98.21.22003.xt925.CEE-Retail.en.EU..Will I receive the upgrade as well or the release is only for Verizon users?
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Here is the official Motorola website to confirm this status: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...iTGN6bVFKQ2wiLCJzZXNzaW9uSUQiOiJMY3ptUUpDbCJ9
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ATTACK said:
David Schuster did say a couple of days ago that the "M and HD are in Verizon labs currently". And that "Labs" can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.
It's in the same Google+ post linked in the OP. It's toward the bottom of the comments.
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It still isn't clear weather a completed version is in their labs for testing and approval OR Moto's version was submitted to them for them to add bloat, test, fix, test, add more bloat, test, etc. I think once Verizon puts out a soak with their junk on it, then we may be getting truly close.
* This is only my interpretation on how this process is working and may be wrong.
neyes said:
It still isn't clear weather a completed version is in their labs for testing and approval OR Moto's version was submitted to them for them to add bloat, test, fix, test, add more bloat, test, etc. I think once Verizon puts out a soak with their junk on it, then we may be getting truly close.
* This is only my interpretation on how this process is working and may be wrong.
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https://opennetwork.verizonwireless.com/getDeviceCertified.aspx
Typically "labs" is the end of the line, unless there's a problem with the Software / Hardware on Verizon's Network.
Definitely coming this month.
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Haha you can tell by his tone that he's like "Seriously, get off my back about it.'
zachariahpope said:
Definitely coming this month.View attachment 2722159
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You and Dave buds or what?
neyes said:
You and Dave buds or what?
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Haha something like that!... lets just say im responsible for his "few more weeks" post!
zachariahpope said:
Haha something like that!... lets just say im responsible for his "few more weeks" post!
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Guess he remains vague with his buds as well lol
zachariahpope said:
Haha something like that!... lets just say im responsible for his "few more weeks" post!
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So it's been YOU holding this update back.
jewbydoo said:
So it's been YOU holding this update back.
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Lol nah Im not the reason blame Verizon.. lolol but really, no David and I aren't tight buds I just known him from Motorola & Google + a lil longer than most.
zachariahpope said:
Lol nah Im not the reason blame Verizon.. lolol but really, no David and I aren't tight buds I just known him from Motorola & Google + a lil longer than most.
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should ask him about the atrix hd
bylithium said:
should ask him about the atrix hd
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Okay. I'll ask him tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.
Update announcemement?
MAYBE this is NOT related, but Motorola have scheduled an event on 13th may, the update may be announced then...
It's just a guess.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/04/30/motorola-will-announce-its-next-phone-at-a-london-press-event-on-may-13th/
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MAYBE this is NOT related, but Motorola have scheduled an event on 13th may, the update may be announced then...
It's just a guess.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/04/30/motorola-will-announce-its-next-phone-at-a-london-press-event-on-may-13th/
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Sounds more hardware than software related. I doubt they'd hold an event (or waste time at one) to announce a software update for phones released back in '12. They didn't for the newer, more relevant phones, and with no other company calling an event to announce "we've released KK for you on XYZ phone" it would come off as very pompous.
...am curious to see what their next model phone is though...
So possibly the firmware will be released before the new phone comes out?
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Everything is speculative with no real concrete evidence to back anything up. We know that it's likely to come out this month, but even that is not 100% certain.
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Sounds more hardware than software related. I doubt they'd hold an event (or waste time at one) to announce a software update for phones released back in '12. They didn't for the newer, more relevant phones, and with no other company calling an event to announce "we've released KK for you on XYZ phone" it would come off as very pompous.
...am curious to see what their next model phone is though...
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I was thinking that they could announce the update with their new phone. With a big MAYBE. :fingers-crossed: